Three Penn State Scranton students published in 'Best of Freshman Writing'
11/19/18
"Best of Freshman Writing" has been published and three Penn State Scranton students have their work showcased on the website.
Arts and Entertainment
Arts and Entertainment
Penn State Mont Alto Chorale to perform three holiday concerts in December
11/19/18
The Penn State Mont Alto Chorale will perform three holiday concerts, titled “Heavenly Peace,” featuring songs of the season under the direction of Fred Davison, Penn State Mont Alto instructor in music, on Dec. 2, 4 and 9.
Award-winning writer/director set for film screening, Q&A session on Dec. 3
11/19/18
Award-winning director and writer Megan Griffiths will screen her latest film, "Sadie," at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 in Carnegie Cinema on the University Park campus.
Penn State Centre Stage presents Tony Award-nominated 'Caroline, or Change'
11/19/18
Penn State Centre Stage will present "Caroline, or Change," with book and lyrics by Tony Kushner and score by Jeanine Tesori, Nov. 27 through Dec. 1, at the Penn State Downtown Theatre. This rarely performed, groundbreaking musical is an inspiring and brave examination of the untold stories of those in our society who defy all odds by surviving against unthinkable circumstances.
WPSU, McCourtney Institute for Democracy begin new podcast collaboration
11/16/18
WPSU and The McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State have partnered for a new podcast collaboration that will look at the issues affecting democracy.
Global Oscars series to present 'Loveless' on Dec. 4 at Penn State Berks
11/14/18
The Global Studies degree program’s "Global Oscars Comes to Berks," Penn State Berks will present its fourth and final film, “Loveless,” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, in Room 5 of the Luerssen Building.
Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 15-29
11/14/18
What's happening at Penn State? Here's a look at some of the cultural events taking place at the University over the next two weeks, including the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, an affordable art auction and a new film and photographic exhibit focused on the challenges women face in science.
Behrend Concert Band to mark college's anniversary with music written in 1948
11/13/18
The Penn State Behrend Concert band will celebrate the college's 70th anniversary by performing music written in 1948. The Nov. 15 concert is free and open to the public.
Renowned pianist and composer brings new life to Chaplin films
11/13/18
Pianist Tom Roberts has performed on the “Tonight Show with Johnny Carson,” arranged music for a number of jazz artists such as Wynton Marsalis, and arranged and performed music for Martin Scorsese’s “The Aviator,” among others. One of his more recent passions includes composing original scores for silent films starring Charlie Chaplin, two of which he will bring to Penn State New Kensington at 7 p.m. on Nov. 28 in the Forum Theatre.
Documentary 'Quiet Sundays' named best student film at festival
11/12/18
A Penn State student documentary that explores the passion that sports creates among fans has earned another honor, just days before the film makes its Pennsylvania premiere at the Pittsburgh Shorts Film Festival.
Country band Alabama to bring 50th Anniversary Tour to Bryce Jordan Center
11/12/18
On Jan. 21, 1996, Alabama was the first-ever country act to perform at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center. Twenty-three years later, Alabama will return to the Bryce Jordan Center as part of its 50th Anniversary Tour with special guest the Charlie Daniels Band. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019.
CommRadio updates app approach to enhance interactivity
11/12/18
CommRadio, the internet-based radio station housed in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State, has updated its smartphone app, making the station that features student work more interactive.
'Collective Conjure: The Shape of Memory' art exhibit explores African Diaspora
11/12/18
"Collective Conjure: The Shape of Memory" is an experimental group bringing together four artists from the Penn State community whose work explores ideas surrounding the sacred, the profane, ritual and spirituality in the African Diaspora. The exhibit is now on view through Dec. 7 in the Borland Project Space in 125 Borland.
Center for Global Studies to show 'Honor Diaries' on Nov. 15
11/12/18
The Center for Global Studies (CGS) will show the film "Honor Diaries" at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, in 113 Carnegie Building on the University Park campus of Penn State. The screening and discussion to follow are free and open to the public.
Woskob Family Gallery features students' work at Affordable Art Auction Nov. 15
11/9/18
Visitors can become art collectors for as little as $10 when the Woskob Family Gallery, located in downtown State College, hosts an Affordable Art Auction on Nov. 15, featuring artwork from the students of the Penn State Painting Club.